2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Porter, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Porter, Texas as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,836 and +9% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Porter
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Porter
Compare Porter's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,670 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 9 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $2,300 |
| 14 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 15 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Porter.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Porter |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Caney, TX | 8.3 mi | $1,390 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Humble, TX | 8.8 mi | $1,565 | +$55 (+4%) |
| Atascocita, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,960 | +$450 (+30%) |
| Shenandoah, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,615 | +$105 (+7%) |
| Spring, TX | 12.1 mi | $2,045 | +$535 (+35%) |
| Splendora, TX | 12.8 mi | $694 | $-816 (-54%) |
| Conroe, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,509 | $-1 (0%) |
| Crosby, TX | 20.4 mi | $1,300 | $-210 (-14%) |
| Cleveland, TX | 21 mi | $1,180 | $-330 (-22%) |
| Tomball, TX | 23.3 mi | $1,810 | +$300 (+20%) |
| Jersey Village, TX | 24.1 mi | $1,180 | $-330 (-22%) |
| Houston, TX | 24.4 mi | $1,577 | +$67 (+4%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Porter — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Porter?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Porter, Texas is $1,510 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,836.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Porter?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,400 ($5,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Porter expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Porter's 2-bedroom median of $1,510 is +9% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Porter rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Porter ranks #122 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Porter?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include New Caney ($1,390), Splendora ($694), Conroe ($1,509).